Hilmarton Primary School vs Lyneham Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South West, England, 3.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilmarton Primary School
Calne · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
105 students
Lyneham Primary School
Chippenham · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
305 students
| Measure | Hilmarton Primary School Calne, South West | Lyneham Primary School Chippenham, South West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 24 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1472 of 1,695 | #757 of 1,695 |
| National rank | #13311 of 15,697 | #7121 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 105 | 305 |
| Pupils on roll | 105 | 305 |
| Free school meals | 18.1% | 10.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.1% | 72.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 50% | 61% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 8% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Calne | Chippenham |
| region | South West | South West |
| Website | www.hilmarton.wilts.sch.uk | www.lynehamprimary.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Lyneham Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.9 vs 24.3).
- •Lyneham Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (61% vs 50%).
- •Lyneham Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 0%).
- •Lyneham Primary School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 105.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Hilmarton Primary School better than Lyneham Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Lyneham Primary School ranks higher (53.9 vs 24.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Hilmarton Primary School and Lyneham Primary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Calne and Chippenham in South West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hilmarton Primary School: 105. Lyneham Primary School: 305. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hilmarton Primary School and Lyneham Primary School rank in South West?
Hilmarton Primary School is 1472nd of 1,695 and Lyneham Primary School is 757th of 1,695 among primary schools in South West on the 2025 Success Index (England).